Whenever conscience speaks with a divided, uncertain, and disputed voice, it is not the voice of God. Descend still deeper into yourself, until you hear nothing but a clear, undivided voice, a voice which does away with doubt and brings with it persuasion, light, and serenity.
Henri Frederic Amiel Quotes
Common sense is the measure of the possible; it is composed of experience and prevision; it is calculation applied to life.
Cleverness is serviceable for everything, sufficient for nothing.
We should separate that religion which was taught by Jesus from that whose subject is Jesus. Then we will understand the meaning of the New Testament and follow it.
Blessed be childhood, which brings down something of heaven into the midst of our rough earthliness.
Charm: that quality in others of making us more satisfied with ourselves.
It is not what he had, or even what he does which expresses the worth of a man, but what he is.
A belief is not true because it is useful.
The great artist is the simplifier.
Analysis kills spontaneity. The grain once ground into flour, springs and germinates no more.
